Dhanteras marks the beginning of five-days long , one the biggest festivals celebrated in India. Dhantera, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is a day when good health, wealth and prosperity is celebrated by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi. On Dhanteras people usually buy a new home, utensils, gold and silver jewelleries, vehicles, electronics and other valuable things.
Dhanteras 2024: Date and Time on Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi should be done during Pradosh Kaal for it to be auspicious. The Pradosh Kaal starts after sunset and lasts approximately for two hours and 24 minutes. Dhantrayodashi Muhurat (auspicious timing): 6: 31 pm to 8: 13 pm, duration is one hour and 31 minutes.
This year Dhanteras falls on Tuesday, October 29. Dhanteras 2024: Significance of Dhantrayodashi Puja On the day of Dhanteras, it is necessary that Lakshmi Puja is performed in the Pradosh Kaal as the Sthir Lagna arrives around this time. Sthir means to remain still or fixed, if Lakshmi Puja is done during this time, Goddess Lakshmi will stay in your home.
Hence, bringing well-being, wealth and prosperity to you and your family. Dhanteras Puja or Dhantrayodashi is the day when , came out of the ocean during Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean milk. On the day of Dhanteras, along with Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, who is the God of wealth and King of yakshas or nature spirit is also worshipped.
However, it is considered more significant to worship Goddess Lakshmi two days after Dhantrayodashi, which is D.